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Metaphors for Understanding Graphs: What You See Is What You See.

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Goldenberg, E. Paul; Kliman, Marlene – 1988

Computer graphing makes it easier for students and teachers to create and manipulate graphs. Scale issues are nearly unavoidable in the computer context. In interviews and protocol analysis with six students from grade 8, and 12 students from grades 11 and 12, it became apparent that some aspects of scale are clearly understood very early while…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Graphs

Grade 9 Mathematics in the Computer Lab: An Introductory Study.

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Gurney, Penelope J. – McGill Journal of Education, 1996

Describes a pilot project incorporating extensive use of computers in mathematics instruction. Test scores and homework from this group were compared with a group that did not use computers. Results were inconclusive and only revealed a shortage of appropriate instructional software. (MJP)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs